Pensacola, FL Adams Jewelers

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What karat gold is best?

There isn’t an easy answer for what karat gold is best. 24 karat is pure gold, but it’s almost never used in jewelry because it is so soft--it is prone to bend and scratch. The highest karat or purest gold used to make jewelry is 22k--22 karat gold. This is also the most expensive gold on the market, and also the least durable. The “best” gold from a standpoint of durability and beauty--i.e. what jewelry makers are looking for--is 18k. All the lower karats are less pure and less expensive.

What are the benefits of a certified diamond?

The benefits of a certified diamond is that it’s been inspected, graded, and been pronounced authentic by a professional team in a gem laboratory--the widely recognized domestic authority being the Gemological Institute of America. With a certified diamond, the buyer is assured that the diamond is real and not synthetic, that it is of the exact “4 C” specification that the seller has presented it as, and that it will last--and retain value--pretty much forever.

What is a bench jeweler?

A bench jeweler makes and repairs pieces of jewelry. They are not the same as designers or model makers, exactly, because they typically work with precious metals, from one-of-a-kind designs to production pieces, and they are able to perform all the tasks, from metalworking to stone-setting to polishing. They can also repair and restore antiques. The term “bench jeweler” is broad, in that in can overlap with production work on the low end, and encompass design/goldsmithing at the rarefied end.

What is a gemologist?

A gemologist is someone academically trained and certified in inspecting, appraising, and working with precious stones. They have typically either gotten a science degree from a university, or trained in a specialized gemology program at a trade school. In jewelry stores, they usually work in the back room, inspecting stones, deciding which ones to buy, and then cutting and mounting the stones that have been selected to turn into jewelry. They also work in labs, auction houses and museums.

What services do jewelry stores offer?

Jewelry stores typically offer such services as repair, cleaning, sizing, and in-store ordering of items not in stock. Many also offer mounting for loose stones and custom design. Finally, to accommodate the customers who wish to make a major purchase but can’t pay upfront, many jewelry stores offer financing.

What are the benefits of buying gold?

Buying gold brings certain benefits. Gold holds its value over time, and while the purchasing power of the dollar has declined significantly over the years, gold's purchasing power has remained more constant. Governments can print as much cash as they want, and this increasing supply can have a detrimental effect on a currency's value. With gold, supply is limited, and this is reflected in value that grows over time.

Does gold tarnish?

Pure gold does not tarnish. However, due to its inherent softness, gold is often alloyed with other materials when used to make jewelry, and these alloys may tarnish with time. The amount of gold in the alloy is represented via karats. Twenty-four-karat gold is pure gold, with no additional metals added, while 18-karat gold is an alloy that is 75 percent gold. The lower you go in terms of karats, the less gold there is in the alloy. The less gold there is in the alloy, the more likely it is to eventually tarnish.

What is platinum?

Platinum is a precious metal that has a silvery appearance, and it's commonly used in wedding and engagement rings. It's similar to white gold in appearance, but, unlike white gold, its color won't fade to yellow over time. Platinum is the heaviest of all precious metals, and it weighs twice as much as gold. Platinum is rarer than both gold and silver, and this fact is reflected in its steep prices.

What is gold bullion?

Gold bullion is a form of gold used for trading. Most gold bullion is shaped to resemble a brick, but bullion can take on other shapes, as well. If you intend to store your gold in a precious-metals storage facility for future trading, it makes sense to purchase this metal in the form of bullion. Bullion also represents a cost-efficient way of purchasing gold that will be used in electronics or manufacturing.

What is difference between 14- and 18-karat gold?

Since it is inherently quite soft, gold is often alloyed with other metals to boost durability, and the difference between 14- and 18-karat gold has to do with the amount of gold used in the alloy. Fourteen-karat gold is made with an alloy that is 58 percent gold. With 18-karat gold, an alloy that contains 75 percent gold is used. Twenty-four-karat gold is made with 100 percent pure gold. A karat rating is usually subtly engraved on the clasp of a gold bracelet or necklace, or in the inner band of a gold ring.

I rarely take the time to review a location, but for the benefit of anyone who might make the mistake of visiting this location i've decided to write up a review. I took in my husbands watch that was a gift to have a small repair done. We weren't sure where it was from and were reaching out to the original purchaser to find out. In the mean time he needed it for an event coming up so we took it to Kay Jewelers. When we arrived we were barely acknowledged for several minutes, and when we were greeted got passed between two "sales associates" that hardly knew how to file a repair. Finally it was done, they required a $50 payment up front, i informed the lady helping us that we were trying to track down the warranty so we might not need it repaired through them. She assured me that if we found the warranty info we would be completely refunded our $50. With that being settled we paid and left. Two days later we got the warranty info, that said it was from Zales so we called Kays and asked for it to be cancelled. They said it had shipped but wouldn't be estimated, and would be returned. Great! But upon its return they refused to refund us our $50. We tried to contact Tanya Guarin their Store Manager for an entire week because supposedly she is the only person with the authorization to refund us. When we finally were able to get ahold of her, she said the best she could do was $25. This is absurd, i asked for the Regional Managers contact info and she gave me a "1-800" phone number. It didn't work and we were never able to get our refund. So sad that they clearly value their customers so little, we will never use them again.

Went to Bere's in Gulf Breeze to look for a present for my sister. Was SO glad that they are still open. Dyna-Lea Bullard helped me find the perfect gift for my sister! Dyna-Lea was very knowledeable and helpful. Thanks so much!!

Bere is the absolute best! Anytime we have gone in they go above and beyond to get me exactly what I want. They continue to take care of all of my jewelry. And last but not least, the staff is fantastic! They've all become my friends from simply walking in one day to look at engagement rings. I'll never go anywhere else!

I took my wedding rings to Judy to see if she could repair them I had worn them since Nov of 1972 the day my Husband Dan asked me to be his wife.I had never taking them off since that time.I had wore them through cleaning,painting,moving,raising two sons and babysitting six grandchilding,gardaning ect. the main diamond had falling out and we had to use tin snips to cut them off my finger to get them off.My husband offered to get me a brand new set of wedding rings but these rings were a part of us and my life.Yes they were very mangled and I did not know if Judy could do anything with them.When Dan brought them home to me I could not belive it they looked brand new and as beautiful as the day Dan asked me to marry him.Judy performed a miracle and I will always be grateful to her.She is the sweetest person you would ever meet and she had the rings finished in just a couple of days and the price of the repair was so reasonable! I will always feel comfortable taking my jewelry to Judy's Jewlery for repair and I have recommended her to all the lady's I work with.

Wow! I was looking for a baptism gift and stumbled across this place. They have incredible stuff! Very unique and excellently made jewelry and wall crosses, plaques, little statues and similar Christian-themed decor. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that I thought the items were a tad expensive, but they're really beautiful and unique and there are tons of different options to choose from. The ladies who own/run the shop are incredibly nice and helpful.